A podcast more focused on industrial fire departments and industrial hazmat response. From discussing interesting calls, to talking about equipment, to touching on distinctly corporate aspects of the job, the Industrial Strength team delves into different aspects of working within an industrial hazmat team. Through these podcasts the team endeavors to shed more light on what’s often an overlooked part of the public safety sector for other industry insiders as well as visitors from municipal teams.
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A podcast more focused on industrial fire departments and industrial hazmat response. From discussing interesting calls, to talking about equipment, to touching on distinctly corporate aspects of the job, the Industrial Strength team delves into different aspects of working within an industrial hazmat team. Through these podcasts the team endeavors to shed more light on what’s often an overlooked part of the public safety sector for other industry insiders as well as visitors from municipal teams.
Industrial Strength Podcast – Episode 20: Changes to 1910.156
Industrial Strength Podcast
35 minutes 48 seconds
2 months ago
Industrial Strength Podcast – Episode 20: Changes to 1910.156
Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Industrial Strength Podcast, hosts Steve, Jeff, and Randy return to dive deep into the proposed updates to OSHA’s 1910.156 standard. Unlike last week's discussion on NFPA 470, this week focuses on how the proposed transformation of the fire brigade standard into a comprehensive emergency response standard could affect all emergency response units—from hazmat and fire to EMS and technical rescue.With their typical blend of expertise, humor, and real-world insights, the team unpacks the implications of these changes, what they mean for industrial and municipal teams, and how organizations can prepare. Segment Breakdown & Timestamps* 00:37 – 01:20 | Welcome & RecapHosts introduce themselves and briefly recap the previous episode’s focus on NFPA 470.* 01:20 – 03:26 | Introduction to OSHA 1910.156 Proposed ChangesOverview of how OSHA is proposing a major overhaul, shifting from a fire brigade focus to a broader emergency response standard.Early discussion on how NFPA standards are being incorporated.* 03:27 – 06:28 | Expanded Scope of the StandardNew inclusion of medical teams, confined space, technical rescue, and volunteer brigades.Debate on why OSHA is initiating this change now.* 06:29 – 09:33 | Key Changes: From Industrial to UniversalImpacts of merging industrial and municipal standards.Introduction of broader inclusivity across emergency services.* 09:34 – 13:05 | Emergency Response Program RequirementsIntroduction of required plans tailored to facility-specific hazards.Challenges for small departments to implement pre-planning.* 13:06 – 16:07 | SOPs and Real-World LimitationsThe difficulty of writing meaningful SOPs for non-standard emergencies.Tension between real-world fieldwork and regulatory compliance.* 16:08 – 23:34 | Enhanced Medical SurveillanceBreakdown of medical exam mandates and their implications.Costs, scheduling, and new requirements for EMS teams.* 23:35 – 27:14 | Behavioral Health & Fitness StandardsIntroduction of behavioral health and physical fitness programs.Debate over fitness-for-duty standards and department size challenges.* 27:15 – 30:29 | Documentation and Reporting RequirementsNew mandates for maintaining detailed training, exposure, and medical records.Discussion of the possible duration and format of required records.* 30:30 – 34:31 | Implementation Timeline & Final ThoughtsPublic comment period is over; awaiting OSHA's rollout.Anticipation of a lengthy grace period and concerns for small departments.* 34:32 – 35:42 | Teaser for Next Episode & Contact InfoTeaser for upcoming guest and Jeff’s favorite topic: bulging drums.Listener contact info: hazmatharder@gmail.com (mailto:hasmetharder@gmail.com)
Industrial Strength Podcast
A podcast more focused on industrial fire departments and industrial hazmat response. From discussing interesting calls, to talking about equipment, to touching on distinctly corporate aspects of the job, the Industrial Strength team delves into different aspects of working within an industrial hazmat team. Through these podcasts the team endeavors to shed more light on what’s often an overlooked part of the public safety sector for other industry insiders as well as visitors from municipal teams.
